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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-12
OUR MINES.

A Rich Strike in the Go1dsmith-Foor
Hundred-Ounce Ore Being X
From tho Shaft.
The Goldsmith mine, which adjoins the
Amy and Silversmith, has within the past
month opened up as fine a body OF ore
AZ has been uncovered in any mine about
the camp. The ledge is four feet thick,
twelve inches of which is immensely rlcn'
running nearly 400 ounces in silver. An
other streak of about eighteen inches aver
ages about eighty ounces to the ton, wnlle
the remainder of the ledge varies in value
but is considered rich as compared Will
what has heretofore been taken from the
mine. Messrs. McNulty, Doyle and Law
renee nave q lease on q portion OF the prop
erty-a strip SOx32O feet, but the condl'
tons contained in the lease are such that
they canpot sink more than 100 feet on the
ledge or sink a perpendicular shaft to =
depth OF more than eighty feet. They are
at present sinking a double compartment
shaft. which is down fifteen feet only. From
this 6fteen-foot shaft 400 sacks OF first
class ore have been taken. assays from
which show a value OF 400 ounces per ton,
Considerable second class ore has also been
taken from the shaft, but it remains on the
dump; it is very good also. Arrangements
are being made for the erection OF a small
hoist, and it is thought that it will be bull,
and hosting ore in a few days.
From several expert mining men who
have visited the Goldsmith since the strike
became known, we learn that at present
| there is at least 500. 900 worth of ore il
| sight, and that if it holds out, which in al
probability it will do. the mine will be ont
OF the heaviest bullion producers in THU
neighborhood. The property is near thu
famous Amy and Silversmith.
THE BAL NINE.
A few days ago The MINER made men
| ton that q su~bterranean lake had beer
struck while sinking a shaft on the Balm
mine, which is situated in the vicinity o
the Skip claim. Since the supposed lax
was struck two pumps have ben kept con
stantly at work, but SO far they ave MOI
been able to lower the water an inch. Su
perintendent Gates says that it is impossi
BILE to do anything with the property a
present, and that unless the water in tn
! underground river soo gives out he will
cease operations entirely.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-12

A COMMUNICATE of the Review tells the
people that Anaconda is the dirtiest place
in Montana. We would believe him If it
wasn't for Butte.-Rising Sun.
When country papers can cast such slurs
upon the fair fame of Butte as the above
with impunity. it is high time for the City
Council to get action on themselves and re-
move the provoking cause. Our citizens,
also, should lend a hand in the matter by
finding some other method OF disposing of
litter besides alleys and back yards.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-12
THE PULPIT REyOLUTIONIzED

Probably never since the day when Janet
Geddes threw her stool at the head of the
Episcopal minister in st. Giles Church,
Edinburgh. for "preachin' fause doctrine in
her lug" to the present has such a public
protest been entered against pulpit ISLANDERS
as the brave words biavely spoken OF
Emma Abbott at Nashville on Sunday.
The cold Journalism which surrounds the
pulpit has been broken at last, however,
and in a just cause. Clergymen have been
30 long accustomed to be heard without
the least outward exhibition of approval
or dissent that they are hindered by no
considerations OF courtesy or moderation
in laundering forth ex-cathedra denuncia-
tions OF forms of amusement which, to
their jaundiced imaginations, are incom-
patible with morality. One OF their favorite
themes OF abuse is the theatre, and the
ecclesiastical zealots who abuse it generally
betray their ignorance by the indiscrlmi-
nate abuse they heap on the stage and all
connected with it without distinction. As
Miss Abbott spiritedly said, 1.-THE great
lights of the stage have been good, pure
women, model wives and mothers" and
she might have added that a countless
host of smaller lights led as fair,
honest lives as their belt ter known sisters.
Because some Of the chorus girls..at thea
tiers in New York, London and Paris,
whose salary is a trif1e, veal diamonds
and come to rehearsal in a private brough-
am, the whole sisterhood must not lie
nnlovono al M ,,rvsk,,~rr D.A A.. d.
Mr.. Chandler and his congeners who find
impiety and unchastity in light opera have
heard or read somewhere that chorus.girls
have been known to fall from grace, and so
condemn the whole business, c~omplacentlv
forgetting that some of the most pious
lights of the Sunday-school have proved
the most d~epraved wretches unbung. Peo-
pie don't condemn Sunday schools on that |
account, however, and no doubt scandals
will originate in them in future just as they
will among the profession of actors and in
all walks OF life. A little more genuine |
charity introduced into preachers SER |
mons. a little less of what they are pleased
to term religion" and a little more hu-
manity. ali tile more OF the broad Chris |
tianity OF Beecher $50 beautifully set forth
by Theodore Parker, will ave them from
much severe criticism. And since Miss
Abbott has taken the initiative and
the fashion OF talking out in meeting
and giving the parson a piece OF her mind
or the utter untruth OF his assertions,
,ther ladies will be likely to emulate her
example, and the way of the preacher will
n future be anything but a bed Of roses.
Few Of them will be found to have the
courage Of their convictions to utter them
"A the pulpit with the prospect of an irate
emals in the aisle angrily disputing the
ruth OF his statements and winding up,
10y calling him a "measely old
vall-eyed fraud" l.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-12
Why Davitt Visited PowderIv.

Minneapolis Tribute: Mr.. Davitt was
closeted with Master Workman Powderly
several times during the day. and in this
connection one who is in a position to
know said last evening: THE object OF
Davitt.s visit at this time was to try and
induce Powderly t., pay a visit to Ireland
and form a branch of the K. OF l.. in that
country. By combining the workingmen of
England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales a
powerful syndicate will be formed which will
tend to wipe out the Orangemen. The orderin
that country will be secret and no one will
be able to tell whether his neighbor is a
knight or not. 1t is the intention to make
Davitt the leader OF the order in Ireland,
and he will occupy the same place which
Powderly does in this country. OF course
they will not Re in conjunction with the
order on this side of the water and the
Government as well as Messrs. Davitt and
Powderly understand the inability of the
court of st. James to interfere in the mat.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-12
"A Viax~

minneapolis Star: Mrs. Marion roda
delegate to the assembly from Mich;a.n
Is at the St. James hotel. She 10 . ,oa'
charming presence and has q fooa "
ehe sa, de+ea ior its kindliness and strength.
woman 'o.uay: 1T is natural that the
Of Labor s"0q II it ss IKE kindly to the knights
the world. 7 ba II Sns only organization in
d dsrtns o. perfect equality. Ser S inem on
the 4 wo.3 us for genius and power o to sss Got
OF worlds work are not limited Nv assist sas
The course we believe, and it is q te uy sex:
e q Jr Ger that equal work should H1e S.s o,
the rep peS; ana ;ae in this I think lies one s"e OF
women Walking 19f in sn tSe s .9rse. sight Of
themselves for money. : he. ana selling
mes s1 10Y OF shop girls here, and u 7 nave nave an
;oem m There are two wo,ne "cpe TO
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-12
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

The Turn Verein held an entertainment
I and dance at it's hall last night. Quite a
number of persons were present.
The remains of David Barr will be sent
thi. evening to his friends at Caserville,
Michigan, by request OF his relatives there.
The two front windows of the Bonner
Mercantile Company have been re~juvinated
and present a very attractive appearance.
The Lexington shipped Saturday ten
bars Of bullion valued at $21.171. Total
| shipments for all companies during the
week, $149.624.
Couture & Leford held their regular
weekly social Saturday night. About fifty
couples participated. They will give q hon
bon party on the 21st inst.
Members of VAUDEVILLE Lodge I. q. G. T.
are requested to not forget the banquet to
be given the members of the Grand Lodge
in I. o. G. T. Hall, Butte, 18th inst, at
7:3O p. m.
No new developments in the Leggat rob
I berry case have as yet come to light. Gen
eral Leggat still keeps his weather eye
| open, and it is thought he will some day
run the burglar to earth.
4 party OF ten young men of our city
have pooled issues and gone to baching.
| Each one contributes $25, out of which all
indebtedness incurred by their baching
quarters is paid. Their headquarters is
| known as "Rsnch TO-" and is located over
Remillard & Parsons livery stable, Lower
/ Main street.
c. 8. Batterman, Superintendent Of the
| Noble Mining and Milling Company, is in
the city for a few days and is stopping at
the St. Nicholas. He is making extensive
improvements and has need of a number OF
|carpenters. See adv. elsewhere in this is
sue.
Several days ago Doctor johnson lost an
ovetcoat out OF his buggy. The finder will
be suitably rewarded by returning it to him
at his office on West Granite. 1t is nc Use
to n one, as it is too large to fit In ordi.
nary man., as the Doctor ID very large OF
stature.
On account Of the Spokane Falls agricul.
tural fair and firemen's tournament, to be
sive, the Northern Pacific Railroad Com
pany will sell tickets, beginning to-day and
continuing to October 18th, including
both dates, from Garrison to Spokane
Falls and return, at one fare for the round
trip.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, south, will serve a din.
ner next Tuesday from 4 y. m. TO 10 p. m
in the Morier building, corner West Broad.
way and Academy streets. TIL complete
success which always characterised the ef'
forts of these ladies authorize us to expect
the same on this occasion. Come and SEE
for yourself.
The crossing running from Boyce's corner
to Abe Heyman's, ut the corner of Main
and Broadway, is in a very bad condition.
At present the mud is about three inches
deep, but a few more days of rough weather
I'll J. 49, = - Z
for pedestrians to cross on foot. If a re.
spectacle walk is not soon put in we will
advocate the establishment OF silt stands
on each corner.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-12
The Black Pine Meetfno

Inc stockholders of the Black Pine Min.
ing Company held a meeting last night at
the Office OF Secretary Harper. Over 900
300 shares OF stock were represented. H.
committee appointed at Thursday evaa
ing's meeting to raise money INV hnsa
thecating the company's mill and nspo ;.
necessary to pay off the indebtednass' !.
the Company made it's report last n;ah o1
They had two days in which to 500 LILY:
could be done. but it did not taIe t unat
long to ascertain that they could dn ,nem
ing until after the sheriff's sale of pronertr
belonging tn the company, which 10y
mace p'ads ;t 1n re Moad ~ After the committee
meet again at 3 o'clock on Mondan 9 70
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-12

BuTTs should have the postal carrier
s> stem. She lacks but one requirement for
it's introduction and that is, the number
ing of it's houses. Our city can soon remedy
this defect by ordering The same at very
little expense to the property holders,
which should be done at the next meet.
ing of the City Council.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-12
IN MONTANA.

A few statistics from the admirable ad-
dress of Grand Master Word at the open
ing of the session of the Grand Lodge OF
be OF interest to others besides Masons.
At the time OF the organization of the
Grand Lodge, OF Montana in 1886 there
were three subordinate lodges in existence.
Virginia City No. 1. Montana No. 2 and
Helena No. 3. Now there are twenty-eight
chartered lodges and two under dispense
ton with a total membership Of 1900.
There are in the United States nearly fifty
Grand Lodges, to which almost 10000
subordinate organizations owe fealty and
it is estimated that the number of Masons
in good standing in the United States ap
proaches three quarters of a million. These
figures are not appalling, but when it is un-
derstood that adherents to Masonry are
not solicited to become such by members
Of the order bat do so of their own vo.ition,
unpersuaded, it's strength is considerable.
Grand Master Word urges the present
Grand Lodge of Montana to adopt
a uniform "work" for this Jurisdiction. The
OVVCL0AOu vi II II " VI
lodges are mostly composed of Masons who
have come from different States where the
work" varies. This inevitably has pro-
duced variety, and to do away with this
in the future Grand Master Word urges
them to thoroughly exemplify the work at
this session as defined by the Grand Lodge
of Montana. The presence of the most
educated and deeply versed Mason in the
United States in Helena-Robert Morris of
Ke~ntucky-who has t.een induced to at
tend by some Masons who had the inter-
est of the order at heart, will insure the
most perfect exempliication of the work
possible at this day, and the result OF his
advice and assistance will place Montana
in the front rank among the jurisdictions
of the United States in historical accu-
racy.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-12
Death of John Manning.

John Manning, well known in Butte
theatrical circles, died in Helena on Satur-
day afternoon. The circumstances sur
rounding his death are somewhat shrouded
in mystery. BY some it is claimed that he
committed suicide by taking poison, and
oy Others it is said that he had been on a
protracted spree and died from the effects
OF a hyperdermic injection OF morphine.
given him by g. woman of the town for the
purpose of settling his nerves. Ii the lat
ter report is true, the drug did more than
the work for which it was intended. and
settled John Manning's nerves forever.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-12
If ALL that is said of the Castle Mon,

If L that is said of the Castle Noun.
tain mines is true, East Side mining pros
poets may be said to be looking up, and
should a railroad be run from Robertson,
the new town there, to Billings, the fortune
OF the latter town is assured. Situated on
the central highway, the Northern Pacific,
with the Rocky Fork and Cooke City road
leading to abundant coal deposits, and a
road to the Castle region bringing down ore
in abundance, what is to prevent it rising
to the dignity of . smelter city and enjoy
ing the blessing OF health and wealth there
attending?
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-12

The Lstute generalship of Powderly in
controlling the FESTIVE set OF men OF whom
he is the. leader was never better exem-
plified than in his letter published yester-
day, describing his interview with Cardinal
Gibbons, making the issue between the
moderate wing and the Anarchist sympa-
thizers among the Knights clear and incis-
i've. The advantage of retaining the good
will of q 70 powerful a friend as the Catholic
Church will extinguish all chances of the
Anarchist wing getting more than a hear
Ing, if even that.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-12

The American commissioners to adjust
the Nova scotian fishery dispute are bound
the English negotiators shall find no flies
on them. They are being coached by
Secretary Bayard as to the points in the
dispute, and the proverbial Yankee cute
ness may be relied on to come out ahead
lust as the Volunteer beat the Thistle-by
superior head work.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-12

The prevalence of CHAMBERS among horses
on the East Side has necessitated a Guber-
material proclamation. There being no
CHAMBERS on this side the range the publica-
ton of the proclamation in a West Side
paper is deemed super1uous.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-12

The Helena Independent ia in favor OF a
form of city government that would confine
elections to a mayor and city council. This
city voted last spring upon a very modi-
fed form OF this proposition-giving the
appointment of the Marshal and Police
Judge to the Mayor-and downed it by a
very decided majority, showing that the
people of this municipality prefer to select
these officers themselves.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-12

ANOTHER descent on the soiled doves of
Helena was made last Thursday by the
police Of that city, when the regular fine OF
IS and costs was levied on about a = hun
bred OF the cyprians under In ordinance
that was passed to ''suppress' the social
evil. It is simply q specious way Of COL
Letting license. This method of whipping
the devil round the stump seems to accord
with the ideas of morality in vogue there.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-12

MONTANA has, during the past year, made
rapid strides in fruit cultivation. We were
shown some fine winter apples and smaller
fruits raised on the farm of Mr.. Martin
Kramer, at Monita, along the line of the
Northern Pacific. The fruits raised in
Montana are of a superior quality and
favor.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-12

THERE is no city or town in the Territory
whose possibilities are greater than those
OF Butte. Upon the arrival OF the Mon
tana Central, coal will be brought into
Butte for IS per ton. while ores from the
north will be brought here for reduction.
Butte has a bright outlook for the future.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-12

The Knights Of Labor in convention at
Minneapolis showed their good sense and
moderation by refusing to admit Rather
skite Buchanan, who endeayored to repre-
sent Colorado in the convention.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-12

THE suicide epidemic struck Helena yes
terday. If it assumes the virulent form
among the demi-monde there that it did
here it will be a more effective means OF sup.
pressing the social evil than the perfunctory
method at present employed.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-12

The street crossings are getting wofully
out of repair in many places about the CEN
trail part Of the city. which the muddy
all their deformity. About the worst is
that across Main at Broadway from j. R.
Boyce's store to Abe Heyman's. The
Street Committee of the Council should Or
der it's replacement at once.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-12

The excellent school facilities which this
city enjoys, coupled with the remarkable
healthiness of it's citizens, are bound to win
recognition at length, and the number of
those who came here at first to make
money and who having done SO are content
to stay and spend it here is increasing.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-12

No CITY in the West can boast of as low
a rate of taxation as Butte. Those look.
ing for new locations in the West should
a note Of this fact, as, no doubt,
Butte will have a large influx OF newcomers
during the n xt spring and summer months,
upon the advent of the Montana Central
in our CITY.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-12
Day of Rest.

MADISON. Wis, October 9.-The Presi.
dent and Mrs. Cleveland rave remained in
their quarters at the Villas mansion all
day, resting in preparation for the fatigue
ing and the Villas pew in the Episcopal
Church was reserved for them, but the
heavy, threatening sky and raw. chilly
winds fresh laden with spray from the
lakes, the mud in the unpaved streets and
clouds Of falling leaves from every treetop
were forbiddinR. while crate fires in parlors
were very tempting.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-12

BRYANT JAMES, formerly a compositor OF
The MINER, is now the publisher of the
Park County Democrat at Como, Col.
The MINER is always pleased to heal of the
success of any of it's former employees. II
success is attendant on hard work and
close attention to business, Mr.. James
will get there.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-12

NEWS of q murder for the incredibly
trifling cause of simple trsspass comes
from a New York town. Although not SO
intimated in the dispatch, it is to be hoped
in the interest of humanity that the muir
derer was insane.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-12

An Indian on the Grow reservation got
drunk last week and shot his brother and
then tried to scalp his father, when the lat
ter demonstrated This is sample OF the
gentlemen who are making it interesting
for Agent williamson, About the only use
an agency Indian has for a gun is to CON-
NIT q murder with it.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-12

The native GOODNESS of the average Eng.
Iishman never received ~ better illustration
than in the passage of resolutions by d
London Radical club Yesterday %denouncing
the sentence OF the Chicago Anarchists.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-12
The New Library.

The new City Library, located in one .,
the upstairs rooms of the Court Honss
was thrown open to the public yesterds1
afternoon. The total number of books :.
800, representing the best authors If IT,
world. The collection is certainly a choice
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-12

THE public schools of Butte compare ia
vorably with Eastern cities, owing to the
excellent manner in which they have been
and are 10Y being managed.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-12

MR. POTTER may be expected in the be-
ginning OF the week. when we shall know for
certain whether the Alice is to start up
up again right off.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-12
FOND of JewaJ.v

a na:ro iohk' October e.-Joseph A.sK;dd
IN Ms porter employed bv a ;eva,:r A sn
Nv aloen Lane, has been arrestes 0,y urn
anu ann . having stolen in the lat 1o' charged
o q a bali jewelry to the ,ass three years
ooo' He confessed 'ne amount Of $15.-
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-12
Manitoba Railroad Matters

Independent: 1t appears that the ~
from St. Paul to Assinaboine will be ma
in 3Oh hours, or 81 hours actual time d
lowing five hours for the ITO miles h0
AssiDaboine to Great Falls. the lou'n'
would be mad to Great Falls in So noun
actual time. The passenger who lea'psN
Paul Monday evening will arrive at ''a
Falls about 8 O'Clock on "Wednesday NOR:
ing. This hour will be convenient fof GUN u!
ness men and for the mails. The tram \,
st. Paul will leave Great Falls aoOu'
p. m.
SHELBY WILL NOT CONE
Colonel BrOadwater was l0oklpgs~
yesterday over Just receiving a letter A'-
P. P. Shelby, who was to have beenas''.'
manager of the Montana Central S"
that his physician had ordered aps"n a
rest for about six months, that lt W.
going to California ami could no, cous n, y
Montana. II have telegraphed HUI 's
me a good mar if possible, hut no "ne ~
ill Shelbv's place. He knows ever! on ,.
the country. But | can be lrelsh, asD
myself if it comes down to a pull n
used to be able TO GIT as much po>''e ~ !,
that line as anybody. and Can u' .
again"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-12

BUTTE is one of the healthiest cities in
America. Her smelter smoke purifes her
atmosphere from every particle of disease.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-12

BUrrE's water supply is now abundant
and Of excellent quality.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-12

THEY wouldn't have yellow fever in
Florida il they had our smelter smoke to
kill the germs of disease.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-12

MONTANA has now u population OF $780,
900; therefore we are entitled to State
hood,